| Description |
176 pages : illustrations (b&w and color) ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
What is psychology? -- The psychology of learning -- Cognitive psychology -- Biological psychology -- Developmental psychology -- Social psychology -- The psychology of intelligence -- Personality psychology -- Clinical psychology -- Professional psychology -- Future directions. |
| Summary |
"A perfect introduction for students and laypeople alike, this book provides you with the key information you would find in a psychology course in an easily digestible format. Filled with flow charts, infographics, and suggestions for further reading, this book makes understanding the human mind easier than ever. Including the theories of Francis Galton, Sigmund Freud, Ivan Pavlov, and many more, it covers the whole range of psychological research. By the time you finish reading this book, you will be able to answer questions such as: How do we learn? Do groups make better decisions than individuals? How de we study the living brain? What are the components of personality?" -- Page 4 of cover. |
| Subject |
Psychology.
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Brain.
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Human behavior.
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| ISBN |
9781398827608 (hardcover) |
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1398827606 (hardcover) |
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